This fantastic collection of photos from around the heart of Leeds in 2006 starts with a panoramic view of the city centre from the city’s tallest building. It was taken from the top floor of Bridgewater Place - the 31st floor - by Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Simon Hulme. This gallery of memories captures city centre at work, rest and play during a 12 months of changes, challenges as well as refurbishments and re-openings. It proved to be a newsy 12 months thanks to a raft of popular events as well as a bomb scare and bad weather. READ MORE: 29 Leeds publicans you may remember from the mid noughties LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
25. Leeds city centre
June 2006 and this is Ian Gillson at The New Conservatory where he was set to attempt a karaoke world record. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
26. Leeds city centre
The city centre came to a standstill in April 2006 as hundreds of Harley Davidson motorcycles paraded through. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
27. Leeds city centre
Author Caitlin Walsh, from Harrogate, signs copies of her new book The Angels of 9/11 at WH Smith in March 2006. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
28. Leeds city centre
Staff at Morrish and Co were treated to a massage in February 2006. Pictured is legal secretary Nicola Knutton enjoying a head massage from Victoria Ibal of Vivere. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
29. Leeds city centre
The launch of Millennium Square Garden construction in March 2006. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
30. Leeds city centre
Junior chefs from Thomas Danby College celebrate Shrove Tuesday at the Ice Cube in February 2006. Pictured are junior chefs Ted Foyle, left, and Tim Misfud, with tutor Tim Bilton. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby